Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish to Star in New Line and DC’s ‘The Kitchen’

Melissa McCarthy and Tiffany Haddish will star in New Line Cinema and DC’s “The Kitchen,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

Haddish’s deal is done, while McCarthy is in final negotiations for the project. Andrea Berloff will make her directorial debut with the female mob story, with a screenplay she wrote based on the 2014 comic book series by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle.

“The Kitchen” will be set in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen in the 1970s and will follow an FBI sweep that catches mob leaders, and while they are under arrest, their mob wives take over to run the business — and it’s more vicious than ever.

McCarthy will next star in “Life of the Party,” which she also wrote and serves as an executive producer on. Her other upcoming projects include “The Happytime Murders” and “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” She is represented by CAA, MGMT Entertainment and Imprint PR.

McCarthy has had a strong relationship with New Line, which distributed 2014’s “Tammy” and will also distribute “Life of the Party” on May 11.

Michael De Luca is producing via is Michael De Luca Productions banner.

Haddish is perhaps best known for her breakout role in “Girls Trip” and will next star in “All Between Us,” the series “The Last O.G.,” “Night School” and “The Oath.” She is represented by APA, Principato-Young and Kovert Creative.

Berloff’s screenplay credits include “Straight Outta Compton,” “Blood Father” and “Sleepless.” She is represented by CAA and Management 360.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish had been lauded for her comedic prowess in Universal's "Girls Trip," and even won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the New York Film Critics Circle for the role. Now she has four other projects lined up: "All Between Us," "The Oath," "Limited Partners" and "Night School."

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Bill Skarsgard

Who could forget Bill Skarsgard's creepy Pennywise in the horror hit "It?" The actor haunted kids all over the world in September but also starred in "Atomic Blonde" this year. He will next star in "Castle Rock," "Assassination Nation" and the "It" sequel.

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Sofia Boutella

Yes, the actress also was front and center in 2015's "Kingsman: The Secret Service," but this year, she was all over the place. Her steamy sex scene with Charlize Theron in "Atomic Blonde" made headlines, and the 35-year-old also had the villainous lead in "The Mummy."

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Daniel Kaluuya

"Get Out" has received praise from critics and fans alike, and Daniel Kaluuya received a solid round of acclaim for his lead role in the sleeper hit. It makes perfect sense that he has been nominated for a Golden Globe this year.

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Brooklynn Prince

This darling 7-year-old charmed audiences in Sean Baker's "The Florida Project" this year, which is garnering awards season buzz. The role has gotten her several nominations, including a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Actor.

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Timothee Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet is in the awards race with not one, but two films: "Call Me by Your Name" and "Lady Bird." The former is giving him strong Best Actor nods. Audiences will surely be seeing Chalamet in more movies soon.

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Dafne Keen

Dafne Keen's performance as X23 in "Logan" was extremely memorable -- and her audition tape itself was lauded as one of the most extraordinary audition tapes Patrick Stewart has ever seen.

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Barry Keoghan

Did Barry Keoghan's performance in "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" make anyone else uncomfortable -- just because he was so incredible?

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Isabela Moner

She stole the show in "Transformers: The Last Knight." And next, she'll star in "Sicario 2: Soldado."

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Dacre Montgomery

It seems like everyone is swooning over Dacre Montgomery these days after he appeared in "Power Rangers" and, on the small screen, "Stranger Things" Season 2. The Australian hunk will next be the lead in the third season of the aforementioned Netflix series, as well as the film, "The True History of the Kelly Gang."

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Porgs

OK, so we're not exactly sure who played the Porgs, but they were the best part of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." If fans have it their way, these little bird-like cuties will have their own standalone film before you know it.

Brooklynn Prince and Daniel Kaluuya also emerged with some of the year’s most memorable roles

It's a near impossible feat to capture the hearts and minds of moviegoers when you're not a big-name star. But this fresh crop of film talent has managed to do just that. TheWrap has deemed the following performers worthy of the distinction -- breakout movie stars of 2017.